Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,395 sqft$106/sqft
706 Chester Dr, Normal, IL 61761
Single FamilyProperty Type
1959Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

All brink ranch with 2 car garage and HUGE lot in Brookwood! The kitchen has updated quartz counter tops, bamboo floors, and great space for seating with tons of natural light. The large family room has new carpet. 3 bedrooms with wood floor share an UNBELIEVABLY updated bathroom! The bath features a walk-in tiled shower, air-jet tub, and modern vanity with special lighting features and tile flooring. The lower level has a huge finished room with newer carpet and a full bath. The large unfinished...All brink ranch with 2 car garage and HUGE lot in Brookwood! The kitchen has updated quartz counter tops, bamboo floors, and great space for seating with tons of natural light. The large family room has new carpet. 3 bedrooms with wood floor share an UNBELIEVABLY updated bathroom! The bath features a walk-in tiled shower, air-jet tub, and modern vanity with special lighting features and tile flooring. The lower level has a huge finished room with newer carpet and a full bath. The large unfinished utility room is great for laundry or other projects. There is an additional unfinished area that offers storage or a blank slate for the new owners to create more living space. There is a 3rd toilet and rough in for another bath in that area. Outside the beautiful treed lot can be enjoyed from every angle. The shady, private back yard is great for relaxing or the sunny deck for entertaining. House has audio system. Water heater, furnace, and air all replaced in 2010 with 95% efficient system.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group

    • Listed by: Jodi 309.445.1263 jodimcd@snyderre.com • Berkshire Hathaway Snyder Real Estate
    Listing closed: 08/13/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10194753

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $170,000

    Avg days on market

    35

    Sale-to-list ratio

    93.6%

    Normal, IL

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    Property Information for 706 Chester Drive

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,444 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Normal
    • Subdivision: Brookwood
    • Township: DRY GROVE
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1959
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 5
    • Elementary School: COLENE HOOSE ELEMENTARY
    • Jr High Middle School: CHIDDIX JR HIGH
    • High School District: 5
    • High School: NORMAL COMMUNITY WEST HIGH SCHOO
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 5
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1A
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1395
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
    • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1395
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1842
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2790
    • Main Sq Ft: 1395
    • Upper Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X120X148X62X216
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 447.0
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 40
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: All
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Window Treatments: All
    • Family Room Dimensions: 13X19
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X16
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Living Room Window Treatments: All
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X20

    Property History for 706 Chester Drive

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 13, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #10194753

    $148,000
    Jul 17, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1295427920

    $148,000
    Jul 2, 2018

    Pending

    MRED #10194753

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/13/2018

    Sold

    MRED #10194753

    $148,000
    07/17/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1295427920

    $148,000
    07/02/2018

    Pending

    MRED #10194753

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 706 Chester Drive

    Taxable ValueLand$22,418Additions$47,401Total$69,819
    Tax Record2025$4,957 ($413 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,395 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,395 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-1ACountyMCLEANAPN14-35-106-017

    Schools near 706 Chester Drive

    This home is within Mclean County Community Unit School District 5.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Charter - 11 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Colene Hoose Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Chiddix Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Normal Community West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Ybmc Charter School
    Charter11 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 706 Chester Drive, Normal, IL 61761
    $148,000
    3
    1,395
    3
    2.5
    2,384
    18,612
    $105,500
    3
    952
    7,920
    $340,000
    8,484
    $340,000
    28,392
    3
    1
    1,032
    7,250

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